FACTS Friendly, down-to earth people with a love for nature and outdoor activities.

Stretch your wings in Norway

Buskerud and Vestfold University College

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THE NORWAY THE

NORWEGIANS Some may have the perception that Norwegians are

somewhat introvert people. However, once you get to

know them, you will experience that they are friendly,

down to earth people with a love for nature and

outdoor activities.

NORWEGIAN NATURENorway is Europe’s great parkland with a breathtaking scenery; a dramatic mix of mountains, sea, forests and fjords.

4 SEASONSSummer nights bright as day, colorful fall, delightful snowy winters and green spring make Norway a very special country. There are plenty of attractions and activities to keep you busy in the summer – sightseeing in the fjords, hiking in the mountains, salmon fishing in the rivers and lots of festivals throughout the country. In the winter, all kinds of winter sports may be enjoyed; cross-country and downhill skiing, sliding and ice-skating.

Foto: Håvard Myklebust/visitnorway.com

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THE HBV WAYBuskerud and Vestfold

Buskerud and Vestfold are two neighbouring counties in the south-western part of

Norway. They are well-known for engineering and technology industries with

corporations located world-wide. The companies work in close cooperation with HBV.

Collaborative projects, research and internships are vital within this cooperation.

HBV

Our aim is to provide premium conditions for your professional and personal

development. We have exceptional teachers and researchers who work hard to

communicate with their students, creating a good learning environment for education.

Education and research cannot be isolated from practical life. We believe in sharing

knowledge with the wider community to which we belong. We have established research

cooperation and teaching affiliations with international, regional, local industries and

institutions. Our faculties provide extensive education and research within the following

academic fields:

Students: Approximately 9000 students

Four campuses: Drammen, Kongsberg, Ringerike and Vestfold

Four faculties: Health Sciences, Education and Humanities, Technology and Maritime Sciences, School of Business and Faculty of Economics and Social Sciences

Programmes offered: 38 Bachelor programmes, 27 Master programmes, several summer schools, 1-year pro-grammes, preparatory courses and postgraduate programmes.

Research/ Doctoral programmes: 4 accredited Doctoral programmes

Staff: Approximately 800 staff members

School of Business and Faculty of

Social Sciences offers programmes

at Bachelor’s and Master’s level in

various disciplines - from Business,

Management, IT, Tourism and Design

- to Law and Social Sciences. The faculty

is especially strong in research on

Marketing Management, and a new PhD

programme has recently been accredited

in this field.

Faculty of Education and Humanities

provides basic training for pre-school,

primary and secondary school teachers

as well as Bachelor’s, Master’s and a

range of postgraduate programmes

in Education. The faculty is strong on

research focusing on human rights,

democracy and education in the

multicultural society, and also offers

a PhD programme in Pedagogical

Resources and Learning Processes in

Pre-School.

Faculty of Technology and Maritime

Sciences provides programmes in all

three cycles, from Bachelor’s to Master’s

and a PhD. The programmes are

focusing on Micro and Nano Technology,

Electrical, Mechanical, Computer and

Systems Engineering, as well as Maritime

Sciences. Research is especially strong

in Micro and Nano Systems, as well as

Systems Engineering.

Faculty of Health Sciences offers

programmes at Bachelor’s and Master’s

level in Nursing, Radiography and

Optometry. The most significant

research fields consist of Health Care for

the Elderly People, Global Health, Health

Technology and Mental Health. A newly

developed PhD programme in Health

Care has recently been accredited by the

national accreditation board.

STUDENT FOCUSEDWe offer an informal and student-friendly environment.

Our campuses are small with an open-door policy where

we dedicate time and attention to each student.

TUITION-FREE EDUCATIONAs for all public Norwegian higher education institutions,

HBV offers tuition-free education, a safe living and study

environment and a multicultural society where English is

widely spoken by the majority of locals.

Oslo by night - Foto: Anders Gjengedal/visitnorway.com

UP-TO-DATE PROGRAMMESWe provide innovative and up-to-date programmes. Our

courses are developed according to the current needs of

international, regional and local industries and companies.

DYNAMIC STUDY METHODSOur programmes are focused on practical study methods

with a problem-based approach which helps students to

prepare for real-life situations.

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THE ACADEMIC WAYHBV offers a wide range of English-taught programmes and courses for international students within different fields – from courses at Bachelor’s level up to PhDs. Below you will find an overview of the different program-mes and courses offered in English at HBV:

Bachelor’s level – exchange programmes

• Business and management

- Business Administration and Tourism Management

(Ringerike)

- Business, Management and Marketing (Kongsberg)

- Business, Management and Marketing (Vestfold)

• Cultural studies (Vestfold)

• Engineering

- Embedded Systems, Mechanical, Electrical and Computer

Engineering (Kongsberg)

- Micro and Nano Technology, Electronics, Product Design,

Computer and Electrical and Automation Engineering

(Vestfold)

• English (Vestfold)

• Health Science

- Nursing, Public Health, Clinical practice (Drammen)

- Nursing, Global Health, Clinical practice (Vestfold)

• Maritime Sciences (Vestfold)

• Outdoor Education (Vestfold)

• Social Sciences, History (Vestfold)

• Visual Communication (Drammen)

• International Summer School in Marketing and

Management (Ringerike)

Master’s level – exchange programmes

• Strategy, Management and Marketing (Ringerike)

• Industrial Business Management (Kongsberg)

• Systems Engineering with Embedded Systems

(Kongsberg)

• Human Rights and Multiculturalism (Drammen)

• Social Sciences (Vestfold)

• Maritime Management (Vestfold)

• Micro and Nano Systems (Vestfold)

Master’s level – full degree programmes

• Erasmus Mundus: Joint International Master in Smart

Systems Integration (Vestfold)

• Master in Human Rights and Multiculturalism

(Drammen)

• Master of Maritime Management (Vestfold)

• Master in Micro and Nano Systems Technology (Vestfold)

• Master in Systems Engineering with Embedded Systems

(Kongsberg)

Detailed outlines of English-taught programmes and

course descriptions can be found here:

www.hbv.no/academic-programmes

PhD

• PhD in Applied Micro and Nano Systems (Vestfold)

• PhD in Research Training in Pedagogical Resources and

Learning Processes in Kindergarten and School (Vestfold)

• PhD in Marketing Management (Ringerike)

• PhD in Healthcare (Drammen)

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THE WAY AROUNDHBV is located in the southern part of Norway, in four different campuses: Drammen, Kongsberg, Ringerike and Vestfold. All four campuses are situated close to Oslo and are easily reachable from the three closest airports: Oslo Gardermoen, Sandefjord Torp and Rygge Moss.

Campus Drammen The town of Drammen is located 30 minutes from Oslo, surrounded by a beautiful valley and with a wide river running through

it. Drammen offers a wide variety of social and cultural events with a number of activities and festivals revolving around the river.

Relating to outdoor activities, there is a number of tracks for hiking or bicycling to enjoy during the summer, in addition to golfing

and boating opportunities. In wintertime, you may enjoy the prepared cross-country ski tracks or downhill skiing facilities close to

the city centre.

Campus Kongsberg Kongsberg was founded as a silver mining town in 1624, and the historical roots of the town are still very visible. Today, the town has

a lively cultural scene, including an annual jazz festival with a large number of international performers and visitors. Kongsberg is

also known for the group of international technology industries. Situated close to the mountains, the city is ideal for outdoor activities

such as alpine and cross-country skiing, hiking and bicycling.

Campus Ringerike Campus Ringerike is situated in Hønefoss in the Ringerike area, in eastern Norway. Ringerike has been inhabited for thousands

of years and has been associated with the Norwegian monarchs since the age of the Vikings. The countryside in Ringerike is both

dramatic and easily accessible, making it ideal for a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, hunting, skiing and hang

gliding. Swimming, boating, canoeing and fishing are popular activities on the many lakes and rivers in the region.

Campus Vestfold Campus Vestfold is located at Bakkenteigen, in the county of Vestfold, between Tønsberg and Horten, approximately one hour drive

south of Oslo. Tønsberg is generally regarded as the oldest town in Norway dating back to 871 A.D. and the area contains several

reminders of the ancient Viking era. Vestfold offers a beautiful countryside and scenery all year round. In Vestfold, you may engage

in diverse seasonal and outdoor activities such as cross-country and downhill skiing, cycling and sailing. The region also offers a

spectacular island archipelago for all to explore.

1.Northern Lights. Photo: Gaute Bruvik/visitnorway.com 2. Sami people - natives. Photo: Terje Rakke/visitnorway.com 3. The Nidaros Cathedral - Trondheim. Photo: CH/visitnorway.com 4. Fishing. Photo: Terje Rakke/visitnorway.com 5. Bunad (folk costume) from Halingdal valley. Photo: Svein Grønvold/visitnorway.com 6. Pulpit Rock - Stavanger. Photo: Casper Tybjerg/visitnorway.com 7. The South Coast. Photo: Matti Bernitz/visit-norway.com 8. The Royal Castle - Oslo. Photo: Nancy Bundt/visitnorway.com 9. Off-piste skiing in Hemsedal. Photo: Nils-Erik Bjørholt/visitnorway.com

RingerikeDrammen

Kongsberg

Vestfold

Rygge Moss

Oslo Gardermoen

Sandefjord Torp

The Oslofjord

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The practical way - The student way

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Exchange students:

Exchange students who apply to study one or two semesters

(through ERASMUS, NORDPLUS or other exchange program-

mes) at HBV, must apply through the international office or

equivalent at their home institution. The application form will

be available through their international office or upon request

through www.hbv.no/apply.

The application form has to be completed and sent together

with your transcript of records to HBV International Relations

Section. The transcripts must be provided in English or translated

if formal transcripts are not issued in English.

THE PRACTICAL WAYHow to apply?

Application deadlines for exchange students are the following:

1st May to apply for the autumn semester and 1st November to apply for the spring semester.

When you make your choice, please be aware that you cannot select cross-campus courses or programmes!

More information about the admission procedures: international@hbv.no

Full degree students:

Applications to programmes at Master’s level are processed by

the Admissions Office.

All Master programmes have specific requirements for admission

and particular deadlines. Please look at the programme

descriptions on our website www.hbv.no/apply.

For international degree-seeking applicants, kindly contact the

Admissions Office, admissions@hbv.no, for more information.

Campus facilities

Libraries

The libraries at HBV are modern and well-equipped, and located

at all four campuses: Drammen, Kongsberg, Ringerike and Vestfold.

Cafeterias

Our cafeterias offer breakfast, lunch and dinner meals. The

student welfare services, Sibu and SiV run the student cafeterias

in our campuses.

THE STUDENT WAY

For more information about our campuses, see

www.hbv.no/about-hbv

Bookstores

All four campuses have bookstores where literature, study tools,

materials etc. for your courses can be purchased.

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Practical information in short

In case you need any practical information related to your studies

at HBV and your stay in Norway, please visit our website at

www.hbv.no/students-a-z. Among the many topics that you

can find relevant and updated information about, are: visas

and residence permits, insurance and health care, cost of living

in Norway, how to get to our campuses, academic calendar,

examinations, grading scale, student and semester cards,

diplomas and special needs.

THE WAY OF LIVING

RECOMMENDS HBV TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

For Matthias Müller HBV was the obvious choice when he decided to study abroad.

Matthias Müller (26) from Schleswig, Germany is one of many international students at HBV. This is his second year of the Masters programme in Maritime Management at Campus Vestfold.

Half of his class consists of students from countries other than Norway.

– I feel welcome at HBV, and students as well as the staff are usually very pleased to assist whenever it is required. In my opinion, the Norwegian educational system goes very well along with students’ social life. I would really recommend other students from outside Norway to study here.

– I am not used to adressing my professors with their first names.

I like the fact that I easily, and without any hassle, can stop by their offices to pose a question or get assistance of some kind.

Matthias Müller, Germany

Accommodation

All four HBV campuses provide housing to international

students. Our accommodation services are run by the Student

Welfare Foundation in Vestfold (SIV) and the Student Welfare

Services in Buskerud (Sibu). Accommodation is pre-booked

for all incoming international exchange students (requires

submission of application before deadline), and are also available

to international full degree-students as well as local Norwegian

students. More information about housing, prices and facilities

is available on www.sibu.no and siv.hbv.no.

First choiseMüller wanted to experience a new country and culture. His first choice was Norway, and HBV had the ideal Master’s programme he needed to pursue a career within maritime leadership, preferably within Scandinavian-German trade relations.

– My main motivation to come here was Norway’s excellent reputation in the maritime sector and the attractive program curriculum. My motivation to keep going forth with my studies is kept at a high level by following my favorite modules, such as Ship Operations.

– Lots to do Müller thrives in the academic and social environment at HBV and enjoys using the great sporting facilities at Campus Vestfold, as he is a devoted ping-pong and badminton player.

He is happy staying in the new student housing on campus, and he knows how to get unwinded:

– There is a lot of social activites available nearby, and the night life is great in the towns located around campus. Even Oslo is not too far by train if, I want to go for a big night out.

Matthias Müller and his friend Denny Patriot from Indonesia. Patriot studies in the same class as Matthias. Photos: Nils Andreas Kalve/HBV

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At HBV we wish to make your stay rich and filled with new experiences. Therefore we plan diverse social activities and memorable trips to attend every semester.

Starting from the Buddy week you have a great opportunity to meet other international and Norwegian students and spend

time together by participating in social activities. In this respect, our Student Parliament, Student Council, International

Student Union (ISU), Student Society (Studentsamfunnet) and our international relations staff are always ready to help you

to make your experiences unforgettable.

STUDENT LIFE

For more information about Buskerud and Vestfold University College, see www.hbv.no/english

NEW DISCOVERIESStart your discoveries now; whether it is by one of

the famous fjords or in a mountain cabin.

GET-UP-AND-GOSports and outdoor activities are very engaging and

will make your stay full of dynamic activities and

positive energy.

ENJOY LIFEDo not miss our frequent movie, pizza and game

nights which will unite you with international and

local students.

”The whole experience of the University College

was really good in general.

The care the staff take for international students

is unbelievable, both in terms of answering

questions as also providing experiences in

Norway for the international students.”

Robbert Smit, from Avans University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands.Exchange student at HBV, autumn 2013.

Mathilde Boëly (from ECE Bordeaux, France) and Aurélie Werner (from ECE Lyon, France). Exchange students at HBV, autumn 2013 and spring 2014.

”I met a lot of new friends, and got to know a

new country and its culture. I have gained an

amazing experience at a beautiful place. Going

to Norway for my study has been the best

experience of my life!”

Natascha Westendorp, from Avans University of Applied Sciences, the Netherlands. Exchange student at HBV, autumn 2013.

”After the first weeks’ stay, we decided to stay

for a whole year instead of just one semester.

We have really appreciated the learning

environment and the teaching methods at the

university college. We did lots of teamwork

which is a good way to meet new people and

experience new cultures.”

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CONTACT US!

International Relations Section

(Admissions of exchange students)

Email: international@hbv.no

Buskerud and Vestfold University College

P.O.box 235

3603 Kongsberg

Norway

Tel: +47 31 00 80 00

Admissions Office

(Admission of degree-seeking students)

E-mail: admissions@hbv.no